What the colors and shapes on a trail map actually mean, why the same symbol differs between mountains, and how to pick your first runs of the day.
Tag: tips
Ski boot fitting: why rental boots hurt and what to do about it
Sore feet are a fitting problem, not a skiing rite of passage. Shell sizing, flex ratings, and the tricks that make rental boots survivable on day one.
Night skiing in the Catskills: a beginner’s guide to evening laps
Everything lit: why night skiing at small Catskills resorts like Holiday Mountain is the best time for beginners to learn, and how to prepare for an evening on the slopes.